Located within the heart of Florida's Big Cypress Basin, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge protects core habitat for the endangered Florida panther and all native wildlife who roam within the apex predator’s habitats.

Apr 13, 2022 · The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act that passed last year specifies a network of green spaces for wildlife and the panther that encompasses 18 million acres, with 10 million protected federal, state, local and conservation lands. The legislation provides some funding to purchase conservation easements or to acquire land.

Jan 17, 2025 · After one of the deadliest years on record for the Florida panther, funding from state and federal agencies will build 3 new wildlife crossings in 2025. Endangered Florida panther uses a bridge designed for wildlife crossing. Florida’s human …

Florida panthers are the larger of Florida’s two native cat species (panthers and bobcats). Florida panthers have been documented throughout much of the peninsula and even into Georgia. The core population, however, is found south of Lake Okeechobee.

The tawny Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi), is one of the most endangered mammals in the United States. The Florida panther was eliminated from its historic range by the late 1800’s due to human persecution and habitat destruction. By the time the panther was granted protection (State-1958; Federal -1967), the animal was already in danger of

Florida panthers and bobcats are the only two wild cats found in Florida and panthers are by far the larger of the two. This section describes what panthers look like, compares them to their western counterparts, shows where panthers formerly and currently live and describes their evolutionary history. What's in a Name?

Deer, raccoons, rabbits, armadillos and wild hogs are prey for the Florida panther. By feeding deer or other wildlife, people inadvertently may attract panthers. Do not leave potential wildlife food outside, such as unsecured garbage or pet food. Consider fencing vegetable gardens.

Path of the Panther is a documentary directed by Eric Bendick that follows National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward Jr. as he documents the conservation efforts to protect the endangered Florida panther and its habitat in the Florida Everglades.The panther coexists with other wildlife in ecosystems increasingly threatened by development and habitat fragmentation.

The mother of K525, K526, and K527 left to hunt in the southwest corner of Hendry County before panther biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission would risk entering ...

By the 1990s, only 20-30 panthers remained living in the wild, and only here in SW Florida. This genetic bottleneck caused a decline in birth rates, and those that were born exhibited birth defects such as cowlicked fur, kinked tails, and even holes in their hearts.